Hitachi CR 14DSL, Handling Instructions Manual

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battery indicator lamp goes off. The Table 4 shows
the state of remaining battery indicator lamp and
the battery remaining power.
As the remaining battery indicator shows somewhat
differently depending on ambient temperature and
battery characteristics, read it as a reference.
NOTE:
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Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or
break it.It may lead to a trouble.
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To save the battery power consumption, the
remaining battery indicator lamp lights while
pressing the remaining battery indicator switch.
SELECTION OF BLADES
To ensure maximum operating efficiency and results,
it is very important to select the appropriate blade best
suited to the type and thickness of the material to be
cut.
NOTE
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Dimensions of the workpiece mentioned in the table
represent the dimensions when the mounting
position of the base is set nearest to the body of
the Cordless Reciprocating Saw. Caution must be
exercised since dimensions of the workpiece will
become smaller if the base is mounted far away
from the body of the Cordless Reciprocating Saw.
1. Selection of HCS blades
The blade number of HCS blades in Table 5 is
engraved in the vicinity of the mounting position
of each blade. Select appropriate blades by referring
to
Tables 5 and 7 below.
Table 5: HCS blades
State of lamp Battery Remaining Power
The battery remaining power
is enough.
The battery remaining power
is a half.
The battery remaining power
is nearly empty.
Re-charge the battery soonest
possible.
Table 4
Blade Thickness
No.
Uses
(mm)
No. 1 For cutting steel pipe less than
100 mm in diameter
2.5 – 6
No. 2 For cutting steel pipe less than
30 mm in diameter
2.5 – 6
No. 3 For cutting steel pipe less than
30 mm in diameter
Below 3.5
No. 4 For cutting and roughing lumber 50 – 70
No. 5 For cutting and roughing lumber Below 30
No. 8 For cutting vinyl chloride pipe less
than 100 mm in diameter
2.5 – 15
For cutting and roughing lumber Below 100
No. 9 For cutting mild steel pipe less
than 100 mm in diameter when
2.5 – 6
used with cut off guide
No. 95 For cutting stainless steel pipe
less than 100 mm in diameter
Below 2.5
No. 96 For cutting stainless steel pipe
less than 30 mm in diameter
Below 2.5
NOTE
No. 1 – No. 96 HCS blades are sold separately as
optional accessories.
2. Selection of BI-METAL blades
The BI-METAL blade numbers in Table 6 are
described on the packages of special accessories.
Select appropriate blades by referring to
Table 6
and 7 below.
Table 6: Bl-METAL blades
Blade Thickness
No.
Uses
(mm)
No. 101 For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 60 mm in outer diameter
2.5 – 6
No. 102 For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 100 mm in outer diameter
2.5 – 6
No. 103 For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 60 mm in outer diameter
2.5 – 6
No. 104 For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 100 mm in outer diameter
2.5 – 6
No. 105 For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 60 mm in outer diameter
2.5 – 6
No. 106 For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 100 mm in outer diameter
2.5 – 6
No. 107 For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 60 mm in outer diameter
Below 3.5
No. 108 For cutting steel and stainless pipes
less than 100 mm in outer diameter
Below 3.5
No. 121 For cutting and roughing lumber 100
No. 131 For cutting and roughing lumber 100
No. 132 For cutting and roughing lumber 100
NOTE
No. 101 – No. 132 Bl-METAL blades are sold
separately as optional accessories.
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